compromise in French
compromise in French is compromis, concession, compromettre — compromise means an agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
compromise in French
compromis
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
concession
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
compromettre
(transitive) To breach (a security system).
What does "compromise" mean?
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noun An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
"Painting the room grey was a compromise between her taste and his."
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verb To settle a disagreement by each side making concessions.
"If we both compromise a little, we can find a holiday that suits everyone."
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verb To weaken or damage something, or expose it to risk.
"Cutting corners on safety checks could compromise the whole project and put workers at risk."
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compromise in a sentence
- Painting the room grey was a compromise between her taste and his.
- Neither of us got everything we wanted, but the compromise seemed fair.
- If we both compromise a little, we can find a holiday that suits everyone.
- The neighbours compromised by agreeing to trim the hedge only twice a year.
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What is "compromise" in French?
"compromise" in French is compromis, concession, compromettre. compromise means: An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
How do you use "compromise" in a sentence?
Example: "Painting the room grey was a compromise between her taste and his." In French, "compromise" is compromis, concession, compromettre.
Are there other ways to say "compromise" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "compromise": compromis, concession, compromettre.
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